08/10/2026
From the coconut farm to new markets —
West Bengal is strengthening its coconut sector!
Stakeholders’ Meet for the State Coconut Mission, West Bengal was held on 7 October 2026 at Rabindra Okakura Bhawan, Salt Lake, Kolkata, bringing together farmers, policymakers, institutions and industry stakeholders to shape new opportunities for the State’s coconut sector.
The programme was organised by the Department of Food Processing Industries & Horticulture (FPI&H), Government of West Bengal, in collaboration with the Coconut Development Board (CDB).
The programme was graced by Prof. Kalyan Chakraborti, Hon’ble Minister-in-Charge, FPI&H, Government of West Bengal; Smt. Deepa D. Nair, IFS, CEO, Coconut Development Board; and Smt. Deepthi Nair S, Chief Coconut Development Officer, Coconut Development Board.
More than 100 farmers and stakeholders, along with officials from Horticulture and various line departments and institutions, including Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing, Forest, Fisheries, Cooperation, ATARI, NHB and BCKV, participated in the meet.
Discussions focused on coconut cultivation, institutional convergence, value addition and promotion of coconut-based enterprises, opening avenues to enhance farmer incomes, entrepreneurship and the overall potential of the coconut sector in West Bengal.
An exhibition of coconut and coconut-based value-added products showcased the wide range of possibilities beyond fresh coconut — from diversified products to new avenues for enterprise and employment.
Together, building a stronger, more vibrant and value-driven coconut ecosystem in West Bengal. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India
